Ken Tucker, 1953-

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April 23, 2008

06:53

Was (Not Was) Is Back After 15-Year Hiatus

Fresh Air rock critic Ken Tucker reviews Boo!, the new album from the band Was (Not Was). It's the band's first full-length disc since 1993.

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April 14, 2008

12:44

'Cry-Baby,' A Score for Broadway

Songwriters David Javerbaum and Adam Schlesinger wrote the songs for Cry-Baby, a Broadway musical based on John Water's 1990 film of the same name. Fresh Air's rock critic talks with both about their contribution to the show.

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David Javerbaum
Adam Schlesinger

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April 10, 2008

06:51

Waco Brothers, 'Live and Kicking' in Chicago

Fresh Air rock critic Ken Tucker reviews the Waco Brothers' album Waco Express: Live and Kickin' at Schubas Tavern. It's the seventh album from the Chicago cowpunk outfit, but only its first live disc.

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Ken Tucker

As a Guest

Was (Not Was) Is Back After 15-Year Hiatus

'Cry-Baby,' A Score for Broadway

Waco Brothers, 'Live and Kicking' in Chicago

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